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$61+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DSM
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Wed 1/29
Wed 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines are usually found in February or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 24, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$380 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/218:21 amBWI - DSM
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Mon 2/247:17 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Mon 3/178:17 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:54 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop25h 18mFrontier
Tue 3/187:48 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop20h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:45 amBWI - DSM
2 stops17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/263:39 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/155:55 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/162:09 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:30 amBWI - DSM
2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/153:34 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:05 amBWI - DSM
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Tue 4/156:40 amDSM - BWI
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:00 amBWI - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Mon 2/245:55 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 1/21$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1510:00 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/166:48 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:00 amIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Mon 2/175:14 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/23$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:00 amDCA - DSM
2 stops5h 45mSouthwest
Tue 2/254:00 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/199:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Tue 6/242:14 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/22$372

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 24, 2025.

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BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/21

8:21 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

7:17 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 04m

$140

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/10

7:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

8:17 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$140

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/15

5:54 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop25h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

7:48 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$184

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/19

6:45 am-11:18 pm

2 stops17h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

3:39 pm-9:43 am

1 stop17h 04m

$275

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/15

5:55 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

2:09 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$297

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/8

6:30 am-4:09 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

3:34 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$302

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/8

11:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

6:40 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$307

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

5:55 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$320

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/13

10:09 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$323

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

5:14 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$343

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 24, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 24, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $140. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $297 and $302, respectively. Frontier is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines or Baltimore/Washington - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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